Comfort
The hotel is located next to the equestrian centre.
You will stay in simple, rustic rooms with a small bathroom. All rooms come equipped with a small kitchen.
The hotel’s restaurant serves à la carte meals. Wi-Fi is available.
Riders have free access to the pools. Massages are available on-site at an additional cost. The hotel also provides canoes and bicycles to rent (not included).
Meals
Half-board (breakfast & dinner, excluding drinks).
Breakfast buffets include coffee, milk, bread, cereals, eggs, cold meats, cheese, croissants and yoghurt.
Lunches are at your leisure. The hotel has a restaurant and there are a few other options nearby (accessible by car).
The rooms are equipped with a small kitchen where riders can prepare their own meals.
Dinners are served as a buffet or a three-course meal at a restaurant located just a short walk from the equestrian centre.
Please note that drinks (including water) are not included in the rate.
Diatery requirements can be accommodated, please let us know at the time of booking.
Climate
Although it is a Scandinavian country, Denmark has a rather mild climate. In winter, temperatures hover at around 0°C, and in summer, they can reach up to 25°C.
Rainfall is light but frequent and evenly distributed throughout the year. In winter, the days are very short (in December, the sun sets at 4pm).
Tips
Tips are appreciated but not expected. If you are happy with the services provided to you, we encourage leaving a tip.
Packing list
Below is a suggested packing list, please plan according to the season you are visiting.
Head
- A riding helmet is mandatory. Helmet makers (GPA, HKM, LAS Helmets, Lamicell, Troxel, Equithème) now offer horse-riding helmets that are ventilated, strong, light and comfortable.
- Sunhat: cap for when not riding
- Sunglasses - with a cord attached so they don't fly off when riding
- Buff or bandana for protecting your neck and face from the sun
Upper Body
- Thermals in case of cold weather (long or short-sleeved T-shirts)
- Short or long-sleeved cotton shirts (to provide protection from the sun) or T-shirts in a quick-drying material
- Lightweight fleece or jumper
- Warm polar fleece or equivalent (plus a spare in case one gets wet)
- Warm Goretex-style jacket (waterproof and breathable)
- Swimming costumer
Legs
- 2 pairs of jodhpurs or long leather trousers
- 1 change of trousers (riding trousers or jeans)
- 1 pair of waterproof over trousers
- 1 pair of tracksuit bottoms or comfortable walking trousers for optional hikes
- Cotton or synthetic underwear (non-irritant)
Hands and feet
- 1 pair of comfortable riding boots. We recommend short boots with half chaps but you may wish to take long chaps or long boots.
- 1 pair of hiking appropriate shoes (ankle-high shoes are ideal)
- Lightweight shoes or trainers for the evenings
- Flip flops for the pool/spa areas
- Several pairs of socks
- Gloves - your hands are particularly exposed to the sun, wind or rain whilst riding
Other useful items
- Small bumbag to be worn whilst riding
- A soothing cream may be useful to treat areas irritated by long hours in the saddle
- Backpacks are not to be worn whilst riding. Everything should be kept either in pockets or in a bumbag: lip balm, sun screen, small camera, glasses, rope etc.
- Water bottle (1.5 litres or 2 equivalent)
- Toiletries
- Ear plugs (may be useful)
- Camera and high capacity memory card. Spare battery
Medical kit
- Please include a list of any allergies in your medical kit
- Sunscreen and lip balm - should be high factor
- Any medication you regularly take
- Vitamin C tablets
- Blister plasters in case of any rubs
- Antiseptic cream, plasters, aspirin, anti-histamine, insect-bite salve etc..
- 10cm wide bandage
- Painkillers
- Spare prescription glasses/contact lenses
- Eye drops
- Imodium or similar anti-diarrhoea medication
- Re-hydration sachets
- Antiseptic wipes
- Antibacterial gel
General information
- We recommend taking a copy of your passport and insurance documents with you in case you lose your originals
- In your hand luggage, carry any valuables, such as your camera, ipod, ipad etc.
- Travelling in your riding boots and carrying your hat and some riding clothes is highly recommended, - then if your luggage goes astray you are still able to ride
